Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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